‘We had a fierce desire for the contest and whether that was to win the ball or to hunt the opposition’: 8pt;”>Former Carlton player Rohan Kerr produced his best performance of the season for West Perth with a superb five goals.

Prolific Falcons ball getter Shane Nelson notched up 36 disposals, six inside-50s and a late major to surely have AFL scouts taking note.

His possession count was bettered only by classy East Perth midfielder Brendan Lee’s 37.

The Royals’ midfield battled hard, but with full back Dan Hunt’s shutdown job on East Perth spearhead Josh Smith, the side lacked fire power.

Simpson Medal favourite Paul Johnson went from 26 touches and two goals in the preliminary final to 10 and one a week later.

West Perth ruckman Chris Keunen did an admirable solo job against Johnson and West Coast-listed Scott Lycett.

Falcons’ forward Matt Fowler (two goals) iced the game with seven minutes left to hand West Perth a five-goal buffer.